Race 7: RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)
VAAL RACECOURSE | Thursday, 23 March 2023 | 15:50
Distance:
1450m
Going:
Good
Stakes:
R85,000
Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.0 4yrs:0.5
Race Results
| Pos | Horse | A.C.S. | Weight | Draw | Jockey | Len | MR | CMR | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Bright Blue Sky | 2 b. c | 59.0kg | 12 | Mr D de Gouveia | - | - | 76 | - |
| - | Golden Spoon | 4 ch. f | 61.0kg | 8 | Mr L Mxothwa | - | - | 76 | - |
| 1st | Tizona TF | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 2 | Mr D W Schwarz | - | 74 | 83 | 18/10 |
| 2nd | Vitellius | 5 b. g | 59.5kg | 6 | Mr C R Maujean | 2.75 | 79 | 73 | 10/1 |
| 3rd | Black Egret | 3 b. g | 60.0kg | 1 | Mr R Munger | 3.5 | 80 | 90 | 5/1 |
| 4 | Sage King | 3 gr. g | 58.0kg | 10 | Mr R Danielson | 3.65 | 70 | 72 | 10/1 |
| 5 | Mr Molony | 3 b. g | 57.0kg | 8 | Mr K de Melo | 4.5 | 68 | 67 | 9/2 |
| 6 | Vesuvio | 5 b. g | 59.0kg | 4 | Mr K A Brewer | 4.75 | 78 | 85 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Flying Grace | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 5 | Mr K Matsunyane | 5.0 | 69 | 63 | 33/1 |
| 8 | Mcebisi | 4 b. g | 57.5kg | 7 | Mr L M van Rensburg | 5.1 | 69 | 70 | 17/2 |
| 9 | Splendid Season | 2 b. f | 58.0kg | 3 | Mr C Zackey | 7.0 | 76 | 50 | 25/1 |
| 10 | In Cahoots | 6 b. g | 58.5kg (60.0) | 12 | Mr M K Katjedi | 7.75 | 74 | 54 | 33/1 |
| 11 | Letsdoit | 3 b. g | 59.5kg (62.0) | 11 | Mr D B Geerthsen | 12.5 | 78 | 72 | 80/1 |
| 12 | Ice Eater | 6 ch. g | 54.0kg | 9 | Mr P Mxoli | 16.0 | 62 | 57 | 80/1 |
Race Timing
Winning Time
85.55s
Total Pool
R735,000
Rating Analysis
| Horse | Pos | MR Before | MR After | Official Δ | Expected Δ | Discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tizona | 1 | 74 | 83 | + 7 | + 2 | |
| Vitellius | 2 | 79 | 73 | -1 | -5 | |
| Black Egret | 3 | 80 | 90 | -2 | + 12 | |
| Sage King | 4 | 70 | 72 | -2 | + 4 | |
| Mr Molony | 5 | 68 | 67 | -2 | + 1 | |
| Vesuvio | 6 | 78 | 85 | -2 | + 9 | |
| Flying Grace | 7 | 69 | 63 | -2 | -4 | |
| Mcebisi | 8 | 69 | 70 | -2 | + 3 | |
| Splendid Season | 9 | 76 | 50 | -3 | -23 | |
| In Cahoots | 10 | 74 | 54 | -3 | -17 | |
| Letsdoit | 11 | 78 | 72 | -5 | -1 | |
| Ice Eater | 12 | 62 | 57 | -6 | + 1 | |
| Bright Blue Sky | None | - | 76 | - | -188 | - |
| Golden Spoon | None | - | 76 | - | -188 | - |
Note: Expected changes are calculated using simplified algorithms.
Official NHRA algorithms from the PDF will provide accurate benchmarking.
Stipes Report
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) IN CAHOOTS (*M K Katjedi) was stubborn loading. b) SAGE KING (R Danielson) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Shortly after the start, VESUVIO (*K A Brewer) and FLYING GRACE (K Matsunyane) were squeezed out between SPLENDID SEASON (C Zackey) and VITELLIUS (C Maujean), which rolled in. b) At approximately the 1100m, SPLENDID SEASON (C Zackey) and TIZONA (D Schwarz), which both commenced to over-race, had to steady when awkwardly placed on the inside of MR MOLONY (K de Melo) and on the heels of BLACK EGRET (R Munger). c) Jockey K de Melo reported that MR MOLONY made an abnormal respiratory noise in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) TIZONA (D Schwarz), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer A P Peter advised (LK). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) VESUVIO was ridden by Apprentice K A Brewer (declared 23 March 2023 at 15H53). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) FLYING GRACE raced equipped with alumites in front and unshod behind (declared 17 March 2023 at 08H08). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LETSDOIT abnormal respiratory noise. b) MR MOLONY abnormal respiratory noise. SCRATCHED: a) BRIGHT BLUE Sky under 8-day suspension. Advised 17 March 2023 at 08H32. b) GOLDEN SPOON under suspension. Advised 19 March 2023 at 09H16. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.